Ancient Egypt : The Hands on Approach to History
by Andrew; and Parsons, Alexandra Haslma Author
Who were the ancient Egyptians and why did they settle in the middle of a dead, dry desert? How did they manage to keep cool in the blazing heart? What did they eat and drink, where did they travel, and how did they build so many massive monuments using only very simple tools? And why was Egypt the wealthiest country in the ancient world? Explore a fascinating civilization that lasted for over 3,000 years. Recreate the lives of these Egyptians through exciting model-making projects and clear, detailed text that will fascinate you!
Additional Details
- Resource Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 0590149628
- Print Status
- In Print
- Chapters
- 18
- Pages
- 63
- Suggested Grades
- 2nd - 8th
- Geographical Setting
- Ancient Egypt
- Publisher
- Scholastic Book Services
- Copyright
- 1997
Chapters
- 1 Studying Ancient Egyptian Life
- 2 Timeline
- 3 The Fertile Nile River
- 4 Cool Clothes
- 5 From Pharaoh to Laborer
- 6 Homes and Villas
- 7 Everyday Life
- 8 Work on the Land
- 9 Food and Drink
- 10 Fun and Games
- 11 Artwork
- 12 Reading and Writing
- 13 Egyptian Inventions
- 14 Boats and Chariots
- 15 Guarding the Frontiers
- 16 Gods and the Afterlife
- 17 Pyramids and Burial
- 18 An Amazing Discovery
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